HEART DISEASE IN THE US  Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States.  Almost 2,000 Americans die of heart disease each day - one death every 44 seconds  Coronary heart disease is the principal type of heart disease.  It is estimated that about 47% of cardiac deaths occur before emergency services or transport to a hospital.  In 2009, heart disease is projected to cost more than $304.6 billion, including health care services, medications, and lost productivity.  Coronary Artery Disease

Reversible Myocardial Ischemia (Angina)  Discomfort in the center of the chest that lasts for more than a few minutes, or goes away and comes back (Angina)  Uncomfortable pressure, squeezing, fullness, or pain.  Discomfort in other areas of the upper body.  Pain or discomfort in one or both arms, the back, neck, jaw, or stomach.  Shortness of breath.  Often comes along with chest discomfort.  Can occur before chest discomfort.  Other symptoms:  breaking out in a cold sweat, nausea, or light-headedness.

Myocardial Ischemia

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Acute Coronary Syndrome Sudden and extended obstruction of the myocardial blood supply caused by a thrombus If vessel obstruction is not quickly reversed, ischemia progresses to obstruction Result is Myocardial Infarction